Senior Program Officer- Metadata Leadership & Innovation

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• Thought Leadership & Advocacy : Represent OCLC and the RLP in external forums related to metadata and cataloging. This includes presenting at major conferences (ALA, IFLA, DCMI, etc.), participating in initiatives like the

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Together we make breakthroughs possible. At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. You'll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world. Why join OCLC? OCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs. We recognize and reward people and results with a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributions-performance, experience, and skills-along with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions, and a commitment to your overall well-being. We know the best ideas don't always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio. We're committed to your success-both personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment: For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs. Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC Health and wellness events Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools Paid parental leave and adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships Join us in transforming how people everywhere access information and be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact. The job details are as follows: The Senior Program Officer, Metadata Leadership & Innovation for the OCLC Research Library Partnership (RLP) serves as a thought leader and program manager guiding OCLC's engagement with the global library metadata community. In this role, you will lead the OCLC RLP's Metadata Managers Focus Group and related initiatives, convening metadata experts from over 100 leading research libraries. Your charge: identify significant patterns and emerging needs in metadata management (e.g., in areas like linked data implementation, metadata automation with AI, inclusive and reparative description practices) and help OCLC and its partners proactively respond. You will design and deliver high-impact community programs (virtual and in-person meetings, working groups, and publications) that foster collaboration among metadata specialists and inform OCLC's research and product development strategies. This is a unique opportunity for a recognized metadata expert with a strategic mindset and a passion for community building to shape the future of library metadata on a global scale, driving innovation in how libraries describe and provide access to collections.

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